Australians reported more phishing scams in September 2020 than in any month since the ACCC ScamWatch program began collecting data in 2017. Some 5,421 phishing scam attempts were formally reported by Australians during Septembera 28% increase over the 4,221 attempts reported in August. Victims admitted losing $268,440 to the scams during the course of the month. That was a 75% rise over the $153,585 lost during August. Cybercriminals have stepped up their campaigns to take advantage of the changing economic climate, or that exhausted victims have let down their guard after months in challenging conditions.”]